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W297 JNA

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,128 mi
Last recorded177,128 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 JNA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 177,128 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 172,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 172,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 167,721 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 163,680 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 153,709 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,141 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 135,223 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 124,282 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 113,140 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 113,134 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 89,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,173 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2011 68,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,000 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,680 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,463 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 52,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,109 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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W297 JNA is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 69,460 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W297 JNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W297 JNA is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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